Tag Archives: IAFF

IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Sues Los Angeles

IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma, along with the IAFF and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles - IAFF Local 112, have filed suit against the City of Los Angeles and two chief officers alleging that a reprimand he received violated his First Amendment rights and the California Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights.

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Fire Law Roundup for March 21, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 21, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss arson charges against a volunteer firefighter in Georgia for setting his own home on fire to collect on the insurance; a guilty plea by a ...

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IAFF Sues NFPA Over Standard Mandating PFAS in PPE

The International Association of Firefighters has filed suit against the National Fire Protection Association claiming that portions of NFPA 1971 wrongfully impose requirements on structure fire turnout gear that, in essence, mandate the use of cancer-causing PFAS. The three-count complaint alleges civil conspiracy, violation of Massachusetts’ unfair and deceptive trade practices act, and negligence.

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IAFF Sues for Trademark Infringement

It is not often that we have the opportunity to discuss trademark law here at Fire Law Blog, but a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the International Association of Fire Fighters alleges trademark infringement as well as a variety of related claims. The IAFF filed suit last month against Rescue Tees.com, LLC and its owner, Theresa Meyer, alleging trademark infringement...

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